Removing party labels from the ballot among several measures that have reformed Richmond’s government
Third Party archive on Democracy Chronicles
The third party archive is about seeking to end America's two-party system. Libertarian, Green and independent candidates will be highlighted. Also see our entire section on third parties called Third Party Central where you can find information on every small party in the country.
Honest Voters Had a Preference in 2016 Elections
We can’t expect honest voters. It’s proven that there’s always some incentive to be tactical. But what we can do is see how certain voting methods encourage voters to be honest.
Colorado Independent Voters Get Their Own Open Primaries
A separate and open primary system for Colorado independent voters could be mirrored elsewhere
Mixed Successes For the New York Conservative Party in 2016 Vote
The New York Conservative Party has been ballot-qualified longer than any other third party
Smarter Elections 2016: Approval Versus Plurality
Our polling results revealed that, with the approval voting method, third-party candidates would have received a LOT more support than what we saw in the actual election—which used the plurality voting method.
Would These 5 Alternative Election Methods Have Picked Trump?
How would the Approval, IRV, Condorcet, Ranked and Borda voting methods have changed results?
Why Shaquille O’Neal is Backing Trump on Election Recounts
Shaquille O’Neal disagrees with Green Party efforts to raise money for a recount in three states
VIDEO: Jill Stein’s Stand Against Electronic Voting Machines
Green Party candidate is leading a chorus of opposition against electronic voting systems
Almost All Third Parties Increased Their Presidential Vote Totals
Almost every party that ran a presidential nominee in both 2012 and 2016 received more votes
Latest Assessment of California’s Top Two Election System
469 separate votes now have used California’s top two system, but how has it worked to end partisanship?